Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA)?
  2. What if I have multiple septic systems on my property?
  3. Are septic systems with alternating drainfields also required to be pumped out?
  4. What if I don’t know where my septic tank is located or if I even have a septic tank?
  5. What if I don’t know when my septic tank has been pumped out?
  6. Do I have to keep records of any pump out?
  7. What if I have an alternative septic system?
  8. Who is responsible for the costs associated with the required maintenance of my on-site septic system?
  9. If I need more information, who should I contact?
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  1. Why am I being required to have my septic tank pumped out or inspected before the septic tank is full?
  2. Should I wait to receive a notice every five years before having my septic tank pumped out or inspected?
  3. Is everyone in the City required to have their septic tank pumped out or inspected?
  4. Who do I contact to have my septic system pumped out or inspected?
  5. If I had my septic system pumped out within the last five years, do I need to have it pumped out again in order to comply with the pump out program?
  6. If my house and septic system are less than 5 years old, do I still need to have my septic tank pumped out?
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